Hardware Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Hardware Engineer to support hardware engineering, system documentation, CAD development, and configuration management activities within a highly regulated, mission‑critical environment. This role will support hardware design, documentation control, engineering change management, and prototyping efforts related to complex communication and infrastructure systems.

• CAD & Documentation Management
  • Create and modify complex CAD drawings, including:
    • System drawings
    • Rack elevations
    • Cabling/interconnect diagrams
    • Equipment‑to‑equipment connectivity diagrams
  • Develop drawing packages based on:
    • System‑level documentation
    • Engineering inputs
    • Parts lists
    • Vendor documentation
  • Prepare and maintain drawing standards and formats for program release
  • Develop high‑level functional diagrams illustrating subsystem connectivity
  • Maintain and update communication and infrastructure diagrams
  • Generate Cable Source drawings and related purchasing documentation
• Cable Marking Specifications (CMS)
  • Develop and maintain detailed Cable Marking Specification spreadsheets, including:
  • Wire numbers
  • Part numbers
  • To/From destinations
  • Cable and connector identifiers
  • Marker label information
• Engineering Change & Configuration Management
  • Manage and generate revisions to engineering drawings and documentation
  • Execute and release Bill of Material (BOM) updates
  • Support formal design and configuration management processes, including:
  • Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
  • Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Design & Prototyping Support
  • Assist with hardware design and prototyping efforts involving racks, workstations, and supporting infrastructure
  • Support product selection, verification, and hardware integration activities
• Team Support
  • Provide additional technical and documentation support to engineering and maintenance teams as needed

• 1–3+ years of experience with:
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Configuration management and engineering change processes (ECNs/ECRs)
  • Technical drawing tools such as Visio
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage engineering documentation in a structured environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
  • Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) structuring and management
  • Experience with hardware documentation processes
  • Experience supporting highly regulated or mission‑critical environments

• Full‑time position
• Standard schedule:
  Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required based on project demands
• Primarily onsite in Gaithersburg, MD with occasional travel to operational facilities

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to work within Federal Government‑related environments and programs preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.